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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN num: 9780786930333
ISBN number: 0786930330
Label: Wizards of the Coast
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 384
Printing Date: December 07, 2003
Publishing house: Wizards of the Coast
Age index: Young Adult
Release Date: December 01, 2003
Sale Popularity Level: 456079
Studio: Wizards of the Coast
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Quenthel Baenre is second only to the matron mother and is Menzoberranzan’s most powerful priestess of Lolth. When the Spider Queen goes silent, Quenthel is called upon to lead a team of dark elves on a mission that could save Menzoberranzan or doom it forever. With the cunning wizard Pharaun Mizzrym, weapons master Ryld Argith, mercenary Valas Hune, and the vicious draegloth Jeggred by her side, the priestess is sent to the trade city of Ched Nasad to determine the scope of Lolth’s silence.
Is Menzoberranzan alone being punished? Are all the drow? Is it just Lolth, or have all the gods gone quiet?
The answers to these questions will determine the fate of the entire drow race and set the course for the future of the Underdark. If the powerful dark elves falter, the world below is open for Insurrection
The War of the Spider Queen spreads.
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Mr Reid did an excellent job continuing this 6 book epic series. Honestly, after reading the very first book and getting myself familiar with all the characters, I wasn't sure another author could duplicate or even surpass the writing skills of RIchard Byers of Dissolution. But, surprisingly enough, Mr Reid enhanced the persona's of Phaerun and Ryld, "which I didn't think was possible" and he introduced a couple new fantastic characters such as Aliisza, Valas, and Hallistra. Phaerun is even more sarcastic and hilarious than he was in the very first book. Although, I thought My Byers portrayal of Quenthel was much more devious and exciting than Mr Reid's version of her character. But, I didn't really notice this part much due to so many other well drawn out characters and the incredible story that was written.
Now, the storyline and pace from the very first book flowed great, but the new direction in Insurrection was even more phenominal than the first. It's like going to a fancy restaurant and ordering your favorite meal. First u recieve a nice salad, then it's time for the main course. This is how good of a read Insurrection is.
It's been a long time since I read a series of novels as good as the very first two books I've read. I love how the heroes are in actuality "evil" by nature but must work together to uncover this mind boggling mystery. If they fail in their endeavor, then the entire race could be doomed. It's just so cool reading about devious, treacherous, chaotic evil beings "including a draegloth half demon" risking their lives helping one another to solve this mystery. The sheer bravery and heroism portrayed by Phaerun the wizard, Ryld the weaponsmaster, Valas the Rogue, and even Jeggred the evil demon will honestly make you question the word "evil" and give you goosebumps. I've never read about an evil group of races working so hard together and saving eachother's life over an over again for the greater good of their city. Some of the characters are very honorable even though they're technically Evil.
I'm on the third book right now and I must say the action, excitement, twists, and surprises are exhileratingly refreshing. The third book is starting to shape up even better than this one, which just can't be possible. lol...
If you haven't started reading this series yet or are waiting until you finish the series your currently reading, please do yourself a favor and START READING THIS SERIES NOWWWWWWWW!!!!! You definitely won't be disappointed. I got the very first book when it came out on hardcover 5 years ago and just finished it a couple weeks ago. I'm so mad at myself for taking 5 years to read the series. It's honestly that da,mn good.
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In this second book of the War of the Spider Queen series, the main characters from book one travel to the drow city of Ched Nasad to determine whether Lloth's presence has been lost there too. Of course, being drow elves, each of the characters harbors their own private goals and motivations as well. Nearly continuous fighting makes for a very fast-paced read without any significant down time at all. I missed some of the dark and sinister plotting that was more in evidence in the very first novel of the series, but enjoyed the book nonetheless.
The overall storyline was expanded upon in this book, where we gain a better understanding of the situation with the missing goddess and get a glimpse of a new but similar drow city. The addition of a few new characters adds to the story. I especially like the alu-fiend Aliisza, who promises to be influential in future books.
I thought Reid did a very good job of continuing the story, and actually enjoyed his writing style better than Baker's writing (from DISSOLUTION). Reid writes in a much more straightforward way, avoiding the sometimes overly eruditic prose of Baker that was frankly out of place in the FR setting.
I haven't been overly impressed so far, but I'll continue with the series.
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This book was like a great date that didn't put out. It left me expecting more,but didn't deliver. The cover picture was the best part.
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The drow live in an oppressive matriarchal society where the women have the power (given to them by their evil-demoness spider-queen Lloth), and the males are second class citizens.. When Lloth withdraws her favor a small delegation of drow travel to a distant city to determine if the affliction is theirs alone or if it has spread to other cities within the underdark.
Phaeron is the hero of this tale, a wise-cracking wizardly drow whose subservience masks an intelligent mind and a strong character. Overall, I enjoyed this novel, but I find some elements don't work for me. The idea of a 100% cold and loveless society seems too alien for me to relate to. Biologically, despite their conditioning drow are still elves. Which means friendships and relationships would develop despite the overall greed and cruelty of masses. Also the complete lack of sexuality is strange given the level of sensuality the drow are reputed for. No, I'm not asking for a romance novel, but making the characters s3xless barbies seems a bit strange, especially given the violence in this book. (Yeah I know there is one sex scene in the book but it is a fade to grey scene).
Overall an entertaining novel, but I think the characters need to display a bit more emotion. 4 Stars.
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This was a difficult book to put down. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as the action never seemed to stop. Aliisza adds a fun aspect to the story that was unexpected and fun to read. Although a bit more time was spent in the book about their journey to Ched Nasad than I cared to read about, the remainder of the book kept you going. Once the party gets to Ched Nasad, the action doesn't seem to stop right up to the very last page. However, if you are going to read this book, I highly recommend you read the very first book in the series or you will be lost in this one. Highly recommended!
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